Sheffield United defender Shaun Murphy admitted the Blades would have preferred to have avoided Arsenal or Chelsea in today's FA Cup semi-final draw.

The Blades face the winners of the March 25 replay at Stamford Bridge between holders Arsenal and beaten finalists Chelsea when they would have preferred to have faced Watford or Southampton.

Murphy told Sky Sports News: "I'm a little bit disappointed but it's another big game for us. Either of them will be tough opposition and we'll just enjoy the day.

"I think we would have preferred playing Watford and one of us getting through to the final that way but fairytales can happen.

"It's going to be very difficult but I think I would rather face Chelsea so I wouldn't have to mark Thierry Henry!"

FA Cup semi-final draw: Watford v Southampton Arsenal or Chelsea v Sheffield United. Ties to be played on Sunday, April 13.